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Five Star Hotel Hot Chocolate Cake Recipe

Five Star Hotel Hot Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
  • 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature

Ganache:

  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 8 ounces (225g) high-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Chocolate Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 4 ounces (115g) high-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Cake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together boiling water and cocoa powder until smooth. Let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the cooled cocoa mixture until smooth.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Ganache:

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
  2. Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
  3. Add the butter and stir until melted and combined. Let cool to room temperature.

Chocolate Sauce:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, chopped chocolate, butter, and sugar. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.

Assembly:

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of ganache over the top.
  2. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining ganache over the top and sides of the cake.
  3. Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
  4. Let the cake sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the ganache to set.

Enjoy your Five Star Hotel Hot Chocolate Cake!

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